The College of Agriculture was established at LSU in 1908; however, its roots go back to the first graduation class that had, as one of its five graduates, a planter. The mission of today's College of Agriculture is one rooted in business, science, and technology. The application of knowledge to meeting the world's food and fiber needs remains the common thread that binds the college's past to its future.

The college's land-grant mission dates to 1862 and consists of three
emphases: learning, discovery, and active engagement in our community.
The discovery and engagement components of the college's mission are
often conducted in concert with the LSU Agricultural Center. Many faculty
hold joint appointments with the Louisiana Agricultural Experimental
Station or the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service—the research
and education units of the LSU Agricultural Center. The interlinking
of learning, discovery, and engagement are hallmarks of the land-grant
system and are likewise the cornerstones of the College of Agriculture's
strategic agenda for the future.

The College of Agriculture is home to more than 40 majors and areas of concentration within 11 academic departments and schools. All of the programs provide an interdisciplinary educational experience that reflects the latest in science and technology and is built on the six focus areas that are core to the college's strategic agenda.

VISION

To be a leading college of agriculture, taking undergraduate and graduate students to the highest levels of intellectual and personal development in the milieu of a competitive research, service, and teaching land-grant university.

MISSION

To provide programs of excellence to educate undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, environmental sciences, renewable natural resource sciences, human resource sciences, quantitative sciences, and human sciences; to support and encourage research, public service, and other scholarly pursuits; to further the purposes of the land-grant college system for the benefit of the citizens of Louisiana, the nation, and the global community.

Strategic Agenda

To achieve our mission, the College of Agriculture has developed a strategic agenda focused on six interdisciplinary areas. These areas encompass broad fields of work and are by their content, interdisciplinary and cross many administrative lines both within the college and in other administrative units. In particular, these areas coincide with and closely follow the research and development agenda of the LSU Agricultural Center.

Environmental quality and renewable resource management

Bioscience and technology in agriculture

Processes and products for added value

Agribusiness, consumer science, and global competitiveness

Food quality, nutrition, and health

Human resource development

COORDINATION WITH THE LSU AGRICULTURAL CENTER

The College of Agriculture, in cooperation with the LSU Agricultural Center, offers students unique and unparalleled educational opportunities. The Louisiana Agricultural Experimental Station maintains research programs in Baton Rouge and at branch stations throughout Louisiana. The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service disseminates knowledge throughout Louisiana through its network of specialists in Baton Rouge and county agents, and family and consumer sciences in every parish. A compressed video system that links all areas of the state greatly facilitates the delivery of educational programming.

Close cooperation between the college and the Agricultural Center provides an instructional program of exceptional quality, combining knowledge and the latest in technology and application. Because many faculty members in the college also hold appointments in the Agricultural Center, students are exposed to the latest in cutting- edge research and how that knowledge is disseminated to the field through the extension service.

The College of Agriculture and the Agricultural Center are actively involved in disseminating new knowledge and methods throughout the world. Internationally experienced faculty and staff bring their insights and experiences into the classroom to further enhance the learning experience. An active international program provides opportunities for students to gain valuable international experience that can assist them in future employment or study. The college and the Agricultural Center are currently active in Central and South America, Southeast Asia, West Africa, Europe, and countries of the former Soviet Union.

FACILITIES

Facilities for instructional purposes include more than 4,500 acres of farm and timber land and buildings for the care and study of crops and plants, livestock and poultry, and wildlife and forests.

Computer facilities, laboratories, and related research facilities are used for teaching purposes. Land and facilities at branch research stations throughout Louisiana also play a part in the teaching program, particularly at the graduate level. The state's land and water resources; plant, animal, and aquatic life: and its communities and people strengthen instruction through a constantly changing complex of hundreds of research projects throughout the state that are coordinated with the teaching program. Similarly, research, teaching, and extension activities in foreign countries are made an active part of the classroom instruction.

Livestock include purebred herds of Angus, Brahman, and Hereford cattle that are used in teaching and research studies. Artificial insemination and embryo transfer are used to incorporate current genetics from leading herds in Louisiana and throughout the U.S. Other herds of beef cattle near the campus include breeds and crosses representative of the Southern beef cattle industry. Brahman-British cow herds are bred to either British or heavy muscled terminal sire breeds such as Charolais or Belgian Blue bulls to produce a broad range of cattle types for research and teaching purposes. The dairy herd is composed of the Holstein breed.

Breeds of sheep include Gulf Coast (Louisiana) Native and Suffolk. The swine herd is comprised of purebred Yorkshires and a crossbred herd of Yorkshire-Landrace sows that are bred to heavy muscled Hampshire, Duroc, or commercial breeding company hybrid line boars to produce market hogs that are representative of the swine industry. A number of Quarter Horses and grade mares are maintained for research and instruction. The Dairy Improvement Center cooperates with Genex in the operation of a commercial artificial breeding program. Commercial strains of poultry are used in instruction and research. Research and teaching with poultry are conducted at a modern state-of-the-art facility. Totally enclosed tunnel-ventilated houses are designed to conduct research with broilers, layers, and broiler-breeders.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE • UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Departments/Schools

Curricula

Degrees

Department of Agricultural
Economics & Agribusiness

Agricultural Business

Bachelor of Science

Department of Biological
& Agricultural Engineering

(see College of Engineering)

Department of Entomology

Plant and Soil Systems1

Department of Experimental Statistics

(see “Graduate School • Professional Programs”
section of this catalog.)

Department of Food Science

Food Science and Technology

Department of Plant
Pathology & Crop Physiology

Plant and Soil Systems1

School of Animal Sciences

Animal, Dairy, and Poultry Sciences

School of Human Ecology

Child and Family Studies

Nutritional Sciences

Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising

School of Human Resource Education
& Workforce
Development

Agricultural Education

Business Education

Family and Consumer Science Education

Human Resource Education

Marketing Education

School of Plant, Environmental,
& Soil Sciences

Environmental Management Systems

Plant and Soil Systems1

School of Renewable Natural
Resources

Forestry (Forest Management)

Bachelor of Science
in Forestry

Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Bachelor of
Science

1The curriculum in plant and soil systems consolidates the curricula in the areas of agronomy, entomology, horticulture, and plant pathology and crop physiology. Students in this curriculum take core courses that provide a basic knowledge required for specialization in one of the seven areas of concentration: agricultural pest management, crop management, horticultural science, environmental horticulture, soil science, turfgrass management, and urban entomology. Each area is further individualized by the addition of approved and free electives.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Within the framework of University regulations, students may be admitted to the college according to the following policies:

Entering freshmen who meet the University admissions standards and have a declared major within the College of Agriculture will be directly admitted to the College of Agriculture.

Students transferring from another academic unit on the LSU campus will be admitted to the College of Agriculture after they have earned at least a 2.00 LSU grade-point average and a "C" or better in MATH 1021 or higher and ENGL 1001 (1004 for international students). Students from another institution must also meet University transfer admission requirements.

On recommendation of the appropriate department head and the dean of the college, probationary admission may be granted in special cases.

SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS

In addition to University requirements, the College of Agriculture has additional scholastic requirements:

Students must complete at least one general education English composition course and one general education analytical reasoning course with a "C" or better within the first 30 hours of study.

Students who fail to earn a 2.00 average in each of two consecutive regular semesters and whose LSU or cumulative grade point average is below a 2.00 will be declared ineligible to continue in the College of Agriculture for one regular semester.

Seniors who have completed the first semester of the senior year, are degree candidates, and are under scholastic
suspension from the University, may be placed on probation for one additional semester at the discretion of the dean of the College of Agriculture.

LOUISIANA CONSORTIUM OF PUBLIC AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES

Louisiana State University is a member of the Louisiana Consortium of Public Agricultural Colleges (LCPAC). The consortium has developed a 60-hour, two-year core curriculum to facilitate the transfer of agricultural students among Louisiana public colleges and universities. The articulation policy for the LSU College of Agriculture is shown below.

LSU COURSE EQUIVALENCIES FOR THE LCPAC CORE

CORE COURSE

HOURS OF CREDIT

LSU COURSE EQUIVALENT

Agriculture (Animal)

3

Animal Science 1011 or Dairy Science 1048 or Poultry
Science 1049

Agriculture (Plant)

3

Horticulture 2050 or Agronomy 1051 or 2051

Agriculture (Electives)

2

Any 1000- or 2000-level agricultural course

Art

3

See general education requirements in this catalog.

Biological Sciences

8

Biological Sciences 1201,1202, 1208, 1209, 1402

Chemistry

8

Chemistry 1201, 1202, 1212

Communication

3

Communication Studies 2060

Computer Science

3

Experimental Statistics 2000

Economics

3

Economics 2030

English Composition

6

English 1001, 1002*

English Literature

3

English 3020 or 3022 or 2025 or 2027 or 3070 or 2148

History

3

History 1001 or 1003 or 2001 or 2002 or 2011 or 2012
or 2021 or 2022 or 2055 or 2057

Humanities Electives

3

See general education requirements in this catalog.

Mathematics

6

Mathematics 1021;* 1022 or 1431

Social Sciences Electives

3

See general education requirements in this catalog.

TOTAL HOURS

60

* A grade of “C” or higher is required in ENGL 1001 and
MATH 1021 to receive an agricultural degree from LSU.

READMISSION TO THE COLLEGE

Students who have completed terms of scholastic suspension from the University may apply for readmission through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. They may be readmitted only with the approval of the head of the appropriate department/school and the dean of the College of Agriculture. Readmission is not guaranteed.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COLLEGE

The baccalaureate degree is conferred on students who fulfill the following requirements:

Students must complete their curricula with at least a 2.00 grade point average on all work taken not resulting in grades of "P," "W," or "I." Students must have a 2.00 average on work taken at this University, as well as a 2.00 average on the entire college record.

Teacher Education Programs only: Minimum grade point average of 2.50, cumulative and LSU; passage of all state-required sections of the PRAXIS II Series; minimum grade of “C” in course work as specified by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

The last 30 semester hours of the degree program must be taken in residence in the College of Agriculture. Courses taken through independent study in the last 30 hours will not be considered residence credit without prior approval of the department head concerned and the dean of the college.

Graduation check-out must be completed and approved by the Dean's Office during the semester prior to graduation.

MINOR FIELD REQUIREMENTS (OPTIONAL)

Students in the College of Agriculture are not required to pursue a minor. They may choose to do so by the guidelines outlined below.

A minor is the student's field of secondary academic emphasis. A minor consists of a minimum of 18 hours of related course work designed to provide breadth and depth in a student's undergraduate program

At least nine hours must be taken at the 3000 and/or 4000 level on this campus

A minimum gpa of 2.00 is required in the minor field on all work taken in the LSU System and on all work taken

Minors inside the College of Agriculture must be initiated by the department or school administering the majority of the courses constituting the minor. When submitting a minor for approval, the department or school should specify whether its students may elect that minor. All minors must be approved by the college committee on courses and curricula

committee on courses and curricula The degree program of a student outside the College of Business may not consist of more than 30 hours of degree credit earned in courses offered by the College of Business.

Agricultural Business

To graduate with a minor in agricultural business, students must complete:

The minor in agricultural business is not available to students majoring in agricultural business.

Agricultural Pest Management

To graduate with a minor in agricultural pest management, students must complete a minimum of 18 hours of course work in pest management. Specific requirements include: ENTM 2001 or PLHL/ENTM 2050; PLHL 4000; AGRO 4070; and eight additional hours chosen from ENTM 4001, 4005, 4006, 4012, ENTM/PLHL 4018, PLHL 4001, AGRO 4071. Of the eight elective hours, at least one course must be from entomology.

Agriculture for Students in Mass Communication

This minor is open only to mass communication students.

To graduate with a minor in agriculture, students must complete 18 hours. A minimum of nine hours must be at the 3000 and 4000 level:

AGEC 2003, HUEC 2010, AGRO 1051, HUEC 3061.

Six hours from any course (3000/4000 level) within the College of Agriculture.

Agronomy

To graduate with a minor in agronomy, students must complete seven hours consisting of AGRO 2051 and AGRO 3000 and 11 additional hours in agronomy. At least six hours of the 11 must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. The minor in agronomy is not available to students in plant and soil systems.

Animal, Dairy, and Poultry Sciences

To graduate with a minor in animal, dairy, and poultry sciences (18 hrs.), students must complete a minimum of 18 hours of course work in animal, dairy, or poultry sciences with at least nine hours at the 4000 level and maintain a 2.00 average on all work taken. Students majoring in animal, dairy, and poultry sciences may not also minor in this curriculum.

Applied Statistics

To graduate with a minor in applied statistics, students must complete a minimum of 18 hours of course work consisting of:

EXST 2201, 3201, 4050; and

Six hours from EXST 2215, 3999, 4012, and 4087.

Aquaculture

This minor is not available to students majoring in the natural
resource ecology and management curriculum.

To graduate with a minor in entomology, students must complete a minimum of 18 hours of course work in entomology with at least nine hours at or above the 3000 level. Specific requirements include ENTM 2001 and 4005 and 11 hours from the following: ENTM 2050, 3002, 4001, 4002, 4006, 4007, 4011, 4012, 4015, 4016, 4018, 4040, 4099, 4100, and 4199.

Environmental Management Systems

To graduate with a minor in environmental management systems, students must complete 18 hours consisting of EMS 1011, 2011, 3040, and 3050, and 5 hours chosen from EMS 3045, 4010, 4020, 4055, or 4056.

Note: some courses require prerequisites (see the section "Courses of Instruction" in this catalog or consult the instructor).

Fisheries

This minor is not available to students majoring in the natural resource ecology and management curriculum.

TTo graduate with a minor in fisheries (19-20 hrs.), students must complete the following courses: fisheries—RNR 4023, 4025, 4037, 4040, and 4145; plant taxonomy and ecology—select one from RNR 4020, OCS 4308, or BIOL 4052.

To graduate with a minor in horticulture, students must complete seven hours consisting of HORT 2050 and 2061; and 11 additional hours in HORT. This minor is not available to students majoring in plant and soil systems.

Leadership Development

Students from all curricula will find themselves thrust into leadership roles within their profession and chosen organizations. This minor enables students from any major to develop the skills and competencies for leadership in any setting, including organizations and communities.

To graduate with a minor in leadership development, students must complete HRE 2723, 3723, 4723, 4804, AND six hours of electives from a list of courses approved by the departmental faculty in the School of Human Resource Education and Workforce Development.

An Honors version of the minor sequence is available and consists of HRE 2724, 3724, 4724, HNRS 3100 AND six hours of electives from a list of courses approved by the department faculty in the School of Human Resource Education and Workforce Development.

Nutritional Sciences

To graduate with a minor in nutritional sciences, students must complete 18 hours including HUEC 2010, 2110, and 3012. In addition, students must choose one of the two area of study options listed below:

Community Nutrition—HUEC 2019, 3116, and either HUEC 3010 or 4016

Nutrition—HUEC 4010, 4011, and 4014

Textiles, Merchandising, & Apparel

This minor is not available to students majoring in textiles, apparel, and merchandising.

To graduate with a minor in textiles, merchandising, and apparel, students must complete 10 hours consisting of HUEC 2040, 2041, 2045, 3032; and nine additional hours chosen from HUEC 3030, 4041, 4043, 4044, 4070, 4071, or 4072. Students must comply with all prerequisites and must achieve a minimum grade of "C" in every course taken in the minor field.

Vocational Education

To graduate with a minor in vocational education, students
in the College of Agriculture must complete 18 sem. hours: HRE 2001,
3055, 3062, 3201, 4301; 6 hours from HRE 4004, 4011, 4504, 4704, 4705;
three sem. hours chosen from any course offered by the School of Human
Resource Education & Workforce Development.

Wildlife Ecology

This minor is not available to students majoring in the
Natural Resource Ecology and Management curriculum.

INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
EXTENSION CREDIT

Up to one-fourth of the number of hours required for the baccalaureate
degree may be taken through independent study. Before scheduling such
work, however, students should obtain approval from the dean of the
college.

ENROLLMENT IN TWO DEGREE PROGRAMS

With the dean's approval, a student may be enrolled in two degree programs
concurrently. A student can enroll as a dual registrant using one of
the following procedures:

Dual Enrollment within the College of Agriculture—By completing
residence and academic requirements for two degree programs, a student
may earn one bachelor of science degree with two majors. By completing
residence and academic requirements, and earning 30 hours over the
degree requiring the fewer number of hours, a student may earn two
separate bachelor's degrees.

Agriculture and a Second Academic College—By completing residence
and academic requirements for two degree programs and earning 30 hours
more than the degree requiring the fewer number of hours, a student
may earn two bachelor's degrees. The student must be accepted for
admission to both colleges and must adhere to the regulations of both
colleges. In addition, the student must declare a home college where
registration will be initiated and permanent files maintained. It
is the student's responsibility, however, to maintain contact with
the second college to ensure that satisfactory progress is being made
toward that degree.

PHI KAPPA PHI

Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest, largest, and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines. Its chapters are on nearly 300 campuses in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Each year, approximately 30,000 members are initiated. Some of the organization's more notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, writer John Grisham, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, and Netscape founder James Barksdale. The LSU chapter was founded in 1930 as the 43rd chapter in the nation.

The mission of Phi Kappa Phi is to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others. Phi Kappa Phi is unique because it recognizes superior scholarship in all academic fields, rather than restricting membership to a limited field. Juniors in the top 7.5 percent and seniors and graduate students in the top 10 percent of their classes may be invited to become members of Phi Kappa Phi. New LSU Phi Kappa Phi members are initiated and honored in the spring semester each year and wear identifying ribbons on their academic gowns at commencement exercises. Additional information about the Society may be found at www.phikappaphi.org.

GAMMA SIGMA DELTA

Gamma Sigma Delta is an honor society that promotes the advancement
of all disciplines associated with agriculture and their contributions
to mankind. We encourage high standards of scholarship and worthy achievements
as well as excellence in practice in all branches of agricultural and
related sciences.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Through the Graduate School, the college offers master's and doctoral
degrees in the fields of agricultural economics, agronomy, animal and
dairy sciences, entomology, food science, forestry, horticulture, human
ecology, human resource education, and plant health. A doctoral degree
in wildlife and fisheries science is also offered. In addition, master's
degrees are offered in applied statistics, fisheries, and wildlife.
For further details, consult the "Graduate School • Professional
Programs" section of this catalog.

PREVETERINARY MEDICINE

The pre-veterinary program involves three or more years of training—at
least 66 semester hours—prior to application to the LSU School
of Veterinary Medicine. Students interested in attending veterinary
school can pursue a degree program in one of two areas listed below
and enter the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine after completion of
the first three years of the chosen curriculum. The pre-veterinary program
will allow you to pursue an undergraduate degree in either of the following
areas: animal, dairy, and poultry sciences or natural resource ecology
and management. After successful completion of the first year of work
at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, you will be awarded a bachelor
of science degree in your chosen undergraduate field of study. You will
then complete the remainder of the professional curriculum in veterinary
science required for a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.

PREMEDICINE AND PREDENTAL

The College of Agriculture at LSU provides unique opportunities that
prepare today's students to enter careers in medicine, dentistry, and
allied health fields. Programs within the School of Animal Sciences,
Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering, and the School
of Human Ecology offer appealing options for students; however, students
in the college's departments and schools can fulfill pre-medical or
pre-dental course requirements while pursuing a major in an area that
matches their own career interest. The College of Agriculture not only
provides students with an exceptional academic basis for professional
careers in medicine or dentistry, but also enhances their education
with communication, leadership skills, and opportunities in community
service and research. Alumni of these programs have been accepted at
prestigious medical schools such as Columbia, Emory, Johns Hopkins,
and the LSU Health Sciences Centers in New Orleans and Shreveport.

DEPARTMENTS, SCHOOLS, AND CURRICULA

The dean, directors of schools, heads of departments, and members of
the faculty of the college will consult with students on their choices
of curricula. Requests for substitutions for required courses in any
curricula in the college must have approval of the dean, upon recommendation
of the head of the department or school. A maximum of six semester hours
of basic ROTC and eight semester hours of advanced ROTC may be allowed
for elective credit in any curriculum.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS &
AGRIBUSINESS

The agricultural business curriculum offered by the Department of Agricultural
Economics & Agribusiness provides training for a wide variety of
careers in the agribusiness industry. The program integrates the disciplines
of business and agricultural business, economics, quantitative methods,
and agricultural sciences. Course offerings include courses in agribusiness
management, marketing, credit and finance, agricultural production economics,
natural resource economics, agricultural policy and law, price analysis,
statistics, quantitative methods, and computer applications.

The curriculum in agricultural business emphasizes use of management,
marketing, finance, law, and other business principles in the solution
of problems in the agribusiness industry. This curriculum provides students
excellent preparation for careers in farm management, agricultural law,
commodity trading, sales, marketing, real estate, international trade,
insurance, agricultural processing, management, communications, public
relations, finance, and appraisal.

Students majoring in curricula offered through other departments in
the College of Agriculture may minor in agricultural business. See the
listing of the College of Agriculture minors for details.

CURRICULUM IN AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 121

General Education Course Requirements • Arts, humanities,
and social sciences—select from approved general education courses
listed in a separate section of this catalog.

1Students taking CMST 1061 must take six
hours of General Education Humanities courses during the sophomore year;
students taking CMST 2060 must take three hours of General Education
Humanities courses plus three hours of general electives or ROTC during
the sophomore year.2 Students electing to take ISDS 2001 must take an additional
hour of general electives or ROTC.

Agribusiness ManagementRequired Courses (12 hrs.)—six hours to be selected
from a list of AGEC courses and six hours to be selected from a list
of INED and MGT courses; both lists are available in the Department
of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness

DEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY

PLANT AND SOIL SYSTEMS

The curriculum in plant and soil systems consolidates the curricula
in the areas of agronomy, entomology, horticulture, and plant pathology
and crop physiology. Students in this curriculum take core courses that
provide a basic knowledge required for specialization in one of the
seven areas of concentration: agricultural pest management, crop management,
horticultural science, environmental horticulture, soil science, turf
grass management, and urban entomology. Each area is further individualized
by the addition of approved and free electives.

Students interested in pursuing a minor in agricultural pest management,
agronomy, entomology, or horticulture may take suggested courses for
the minor as part of the approved and free electives. (See the section
on "Minor Field Requirements" in this chapter for details.)

The Department of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology and the Department
of Entomology offer an area of concentration in agricultural pest management
and the Department of Entomology offers an additional area of concentration
in urban entomology. The agricultural pest management concentration
is an interdisciplinary program of study in weed science, plant pathology,
and entomology. Effective management of pest problems in agriculture
requires a broad base of knowledge in the pest disciplines and practical
field experience. The agricultural pest management concentration features
a strong core of courses in the three pest management disciplines; a
strong background in agriculture, life and physical sciences; and practical
training through an internship work experience. The urban entomology
concentration is well suited for students who are interested in urban
pest control, mosquito control, public health insect management, and
forensic entomology for criminal justice.

In both concentrations, a range of restricted and nonrestricted electives
allows students to personalize their degree program for employment with
agricultural industries such as chemical, seed, or biotechnology companies;
state and federal research, extension, and regulatory agencies; private
agricultural consulting firms; farmer cooperatives; nurseries, home,
and garden centers; golf courses; greenhouse plant production; corporate
farms; urban pest control; public health insect management; and forensic
entomology. Both concentrations require students to complete an internship
providing practical experience in agricultural or urban pest management
areas.

CURRICULUM IN PLANT AND SOIL SYSTEMS

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 127-129

1 For crop management and soil science areas
of concentration2 For horticultural science; environmental horticulture,
turfgrass management; and landscape management areas of concentration3For agricultural pest management area of concentration4 For urban entomology area of concentration5 For landscape management area of concentration6 For horticultural science area of concentration

DEPARTMENT OF EXPERIMENTAL STATISTICS

CURRICULUM • No undergraduate program is available. See the Graduate
Bulletin for a description of the graduate program.

The Department of Experimental Statistics offers an undergraduate minor
in applied statistics. Students take a 12-hour core of statistical methods
and theory courses and an additional six hours chosen from a variety
of more specialized courses that would best meet individual academic
goals. (See the section "Minor Field Requirements" in this
chapter for more information.) A minor in applied statistics provides
valuable experience in quantitative applications that enhance employment
opportunities in a variety of fields as well as preparation for graduate
study. Students interested in pursuing a minor in applied statistics
are encouraged to declare and contact the department as early in the
academic program as possible.

The Master of Applied Statistics offered by this department is designed
to acquaint graduate students with the techniques of statistical methods
and their application to various fields of specialization. For additional
information concerning this program, consult the Graduate Bulletin.

DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE

FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Food science has been ranked as one of the most enjoyable careers available
to college graduates. Food science and technology encompasses everything
in regards to food. Food scientists interface with the production practices
and harvesting of raw food materials and marketing and merchandising
of food while having main interests in providing safe, wholesome, healthy,
and high quality food to consumers.

The curriculum in Food Science and Technology follows the national
Institute of Food Technologists guidelines to provide a strong basic
foundation for the study of post-production properties and processing
of food products. Each of the five areas of concentration–food safety
and applied microbiology, food processing and technology, food chemistry
and analysis, food business and marketing, or pre-medical–allows students
to gain a perspective of the entire food industry students while concentrating
on specific sectors of the food industry. Elective courses such as FDSC
3900 allow students to gain practical experience in research or product
development. Internships with many various food companies are also available.
After completing the curriculum in food science, students are prepared
to enter into many different career paths in the food industry, to pursue
graduate study, or enter professional programs such as medical school.

Food scientist students take courses in food chemistry, analysis, microbiology,
engineering, and business to learn the techniques and basic information
about research, development, processing, evaluation, packaging, and
distribution of foods. The primary food properties of safety, taste,
acceptability, quality, and nutrition are studied extensively. Opportunities
are also available to interact with culinary programs in the preparation
and presentation of food. Food technologists may work in food or food
ingredient processing plants where raw foods are converted into beverages,
cereals, canned foods, desserts and candy, dairy products, meat and
seafood products, fruit and vegetable products, snacks and convenience
foods, or nutritional and medical foods to oversee production practices,
maintain quality standards, and protect the safety of foods.

Food scientists may also work in research and development laboratories
and pilot plants to create new or different food products or in analytical
laboratories to measure food properties. Advanced studies allow students
to conduct research investigations into the physical, chemical, and
biological makeup of foods and study changes that occur during processing
and storage. Food scientists may also be involved in health and nutrition
of food because food is so important in the sustenance and well being
of humans.

Each area of concentration allows students to gain specific expertise
and knowledge in specific areas of food science and technology. The
safety and shelf life of food are important to the industry and to consumers.
The food safety and applied microbiology area of concentration enhances
students' knowledge in the critical area of quality control and government
regulation of food manufacturing. Students pursuing this concentration
are prepared for careers in food safety, quality control, or regulatory
fields. The food processing and technology area of concentration provides
students background knowledge in processing plant supervision, food
engineering principles, and quality parameters of foods. The food chemistry
and analysis area of concentration prepares students for careers in
food quality assurance, technical services, and product development.
Students in the food business/marketing area of concentration gain fundamental
knowledge of foods and the food industry while studying the business
aspects of the industry for careers in management, technical sales,
or marketing in industry and government positions.

There is a strong relationship between food science, nutrition, and
the medical field in prevention of disease, slowing aging, and finding
solutions to problems like inflammation, cancer, and obesity. The pre-medical
area of concentration prepares students for careers in health fields
as physicians, medical assistants, or nurses, or for research in graduate
school in the areas of health or food science.

The curriculum in food science and technology combines rigorous coursework
in the fundamentals of food while providing fun application of the principles
learned about the most important industry in nurturing and sustaining
humans in our daily lives.

CURRICULUM IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 122

FRESHMAN YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Biological
Sciences 1201, 1208, 1202, and 1209

8

Chemistry
1201, 1202, 1212

8

English
1001

3

Mathematics
1022 and 1441

6

General
education arts course

3

28

SOPHOMORE YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Biological
Sciences 2051

4

Biological
Sciences 2083 or 4087*

3-4

Chemistry
2060 or 2061*

3

Communication
Studies 2060

3

Economics
2030

3

English
2000

3

Food Science
2000

3

Human Ecology
2010

3

Physics
2001

3

Area requirements

3-2

31

JUNIOR YEAR

SEM. HRS.

English
3002

3

Experimental
Statistics 2201

4

Food Science
4050, 4060, 4075, 4162

15

Area requirements

11

33

SENIOR YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Food Science
4005, 4040, 4070, 4076, 4095

16

Food Science
3999

1

General
education humanities courses

6

General
education social sciences course

3

Area requirements

0-4

Electives

4-0

30

Areas of Concentration

Food Business and MarketingRequired Courses (18 hrs.)—choose from either (1) ACCT
2001; ECON 2035; FIN 3715; ISDS 1100; MGT 3200; MKT 3401; or (2) AGEC
1003, 2003, 3213, 3413, 4403; MGT 3200
Note: Students must choose to take one set of courses from either
option one or option two.

PLANT AND SOIL SYSTEMS

The curriculum in plant and soil systems consolidates the curricula
in the areas of agronomy, entomology, horticulture, and plant pathology
and crop physiology. Students in this curriculum take core courses that
provide a basic knowledge required for specialization in one of the
seven areas of concentration: agricultural pest management, crop management,
horticultural science, environmental horticulture, soil science, turf
grass management, and urban entomology. Each area is further individualized
by the addition of approved and free electives.

Students interested in pursuing a minor in agricultural pest management,
agronomy, entomology, or horticulture may take suggested courses for
the minor as part of the approved and free electives. (See the section
on "Minor Field Requirements" in this chapter for details.)

The Department of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology and the Department
of Entomology offer an area of concentration in agricultural pest management
and the Department of Entomology offers an additional area of concentration
in urban entomology. The agricultural pest management concentration
is an interdisciplinary program of study in weed science, plant pathology,
and entomology. Effective management of pest problems in agriculture
requires a broad base of knowledge in the pest disciplines and practical
field experience. The agricultural pest management concentration features
a strong core of courses in the three pest management disciplines; a
strong background in agriculture, life and physical sciences; and practical
training through an internship work experience. The urban entomology
concentration is well suited for students who are interested in urban
pest control, mosquito control, public health insect management, and
forensic entomology for criminal justice.

In both concentrations, a range of restricted and nonrestricted electives
allows students to personalize their degree program for employment with
agricultural industries such as chemical, seed, or biotechnology companies;
state and federal research, extension, and regulatory agencies; private
agricultural consulting firms; farmer cooperatives; nurseries, home,
and garden centers; golf courses; greenhouse plant production; corporate
farms; urban pest control; public health insect management; and forensic
entomology. Both concentrations require students to complete an internship
providing practical experience in agricultural or urban pest management
areas.

CURRICULUM IN PLANT AND SOIL SYSTEMS

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 127-129

1 For crop management and soil science areas
of concentration 2 For horticultural science; environmental horticulture, turfgrass
management; and landscape management areas of concentration 3 For agricultural pest management area of concentration 4 For urban entomology area of concentration 5 For landscape management area of concentration 6 For horticultural science area of concentration

FRESHMAN YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Biological
Sciences 1201, 1202, 1208, 1209 or 1001, 1002, 10055

8

Chemistry
1201, 1202, 1212

8

English
1001

3

Mathematics
1021

3

Mathematics
10222 or Experimental Statistics 22011,3,4

3-4

General education
arts course

3

General
education social sciences course

3

General
education humanities course

3

34-35

SOPHOMORE YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Agronomy
2051

4

Chemistry
2060 or 2261

3

English
2000

3

Agricultural
Economics 2003 or Economics 2030

3

Communication
Studies 2060

3

General
education humanities course

3

Area of
concentration courses

12-13

Approved
electives

3-2

34

JUNIOR YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Biological
Sciences/Plant Health 30606or Horticulture
2860

3-4

Agronomy
3010 or 30901 or Horticulture 3000 or 30102
or Plant Health/Entomology 3000,3,4

3

Plant Health
4000

3

Area of
concentration courses

9-12

Approved
electives

9-5

Electives
or ROTC

3

30

SENIOR YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Agronomy
40521,2,3 or Entomology 40014

4-3

Area of
concentration courses

10-9

Approved
electives

12-15

Electives
or ROTC

3

29-30

A list of approved electives is available from the Department
of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology.

The School of Animal Sciences offers programs in animal, dairy, and
poultry sciences (animal, dairy, and poultry curriculum) that provide
individuals with a broad educational background tailored to meet their
needs and aptitudes. Such preparation provides graduates with employment
opportunities in all phases of animal, dairy and poultry production,
processing, distribution, marketing, research and teaching. Preparatory
curricula also are provided for subsequent training at the graduate
level or in veterinary medicine.

opportunity to participate in the Summer Internship Program with well-paid
stipends. This program integrates academic experience on campus with
work experience off campus, providing a total educational experience
that prepares the student for responsible participation in industry
following graduation.

ANIMAL, DAIRY, AND POULTRY SCIENCES

Students take basic courses during the first two years and follow a
selected area of concentration during the junior and senior years. Within
each area of concentration, students select approved and free electives.
Students interested in choosing an approved minor can take the suggested
courses for the minor as part of approved and free electives. See the
listing of College of Agriculture minors for details.

Prior to entering the program, students are encouraged to consult a
counselor for guidance in scheduling courses. Those students interested
in entering the School of Veterinary Medicine must take BIOL 1201 and
1208, 1202 and 1209, 2051, 2083; CHEM 2261, 2262, 2364 or CHEM 2060;
MATH 1021 and 1022; PHYS 2001 and 2002; and CMST 2010 or 2060 to meet
admission requirements.

Graduates of the animal, dairy, and poultry sciences curriculum find
career opportunities in a variety of production enterprises and animal-related
agribusinesses, such as commercial livestock, dairy, and poultry enterprises;
feed, pharmaceutical, and supply companies; commodity processing and
food product industries; and various state and federal agencies including
the cooperative extension service. Students selecting the science-directed
electives are prepared to enter graduate school.

CURRICULUM IN ANIMAL, DAIRY, AND POULTRY SCIENCES

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 124

*The number of credit hours in each group in the junior and senior
years depends on the area of concentration. The total for each year
must equal that specified in the curriculum.1If a student has taken BIOL 1001, 1002, and 1005, then
BIOL 1011 and 1012 must be taken in the sophomore year instead of BIOL
2051. 2If a student chooses the science and technology area of concentration,
the freshman biological sciences courses must be BIOL 1201, 1208, 1202,
1209.

Poultry ScienceRequired Courses (30-32 hrs.)—PLSC 2040, 4032, 4052;
PLSC 4031 or FDSC 4005; PLSC 4051 or 4040 and ANSC 4092. Students
must also take a total of 16 hrs. from 2000-level and above ANSC,
DARY, or PLSC courses, and/or any FDSC courses.

Students entering the School of Veterinary Medicine after completion
of the first three years of the animal, dairy, and poultry sciences
curriculum (93 hours) may receive the BS degree following successful
completion of the first year of the professional curriculum in veterinary
medicine. (See the School of Veterinary Medicine Bulletin for details
of the first year of the professional curriculum.)

Students pursuing this program will be required to establish residence
in the College of Agriculture for 30 semester hours prior to entering
the School of Veterinary Medicine. They also must make application
for the degree through the dean's office in the College of Agriculture
no later than 15 days after classes begin in the semester in which
the degree is to be awarded.

The School of Human Ecology offers undergraduate and graduate programs
to prepare students for professional careers in the specialty areas.

The following undergraduate curricula are offered: nutritional sciences
(dietetics and nutritional science/premedical concentrations); child
and family studies (child & family studies and early childhood administration
and leadership concentrations); and textiles, apparel design, and merchandising
(textile science, apparel design, and merchandising concentrations).
Each curriculum provides the student with a concentrated professional
sequence in an area of specialization, the necessary supporting courses
in basic sciences and/or arts, and a broad general education.

All undergraduate programs are fully accredited by the Council for
Professional Development of the American Association of Family and Consumer
Sciences. In addition, specialized accreditation is offered by the American
Dietetic Association.

Graduates are prepared to pursue professional careers in such areas
as dietetics, medicine, public health, human services, cooperative extension
service, business, education, research, retailing, apparel and textile
industries, and international service. Human Ecology academic programs,
research, and service focus on the family as a system and the interaction
of families and individuals in their near and global environments.

CURRICULUM IN CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 121

Course work provides students with the background needed to subsequently
pursue exciting and challenging careers in working with families, children,
or consumer-related agencies. Employers include cooperative extension;
non-profit and private agencies; faith-based organizations; consumer
and business agencies and organizations; and federal, state, and local
government. Many students pursue a graduate degree in Child and Family
Studies or in closely related fields such as social work, counseling,
and marriage and family therapy.

The Child and Family Studies undergraduate curriculum is unique from
most social sciences programs in that it provides extensive classroom
and field preparation for students who plan to enter the workforce upon
receiving their BS degree. A practicum experience during the junior
year allows students to gain field experience at an agency of their
choosing. Field experience is expanded during the senior year to include
a more intensive semester-long field internship at another student-selected
agency, thereby offering students entree into the field of interest
to them and providing them with post-graduation employment possibilities.
Graduates with a concentration in Child and Family Studies are eligible
to apply to the National Council on Family Relations for the provisional
Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential.

*If two course natural science sequence is taken
in the life sciences, the additional three-hour natural science course
must be from the physical sciences, and vice versa. Courses marked with + are a requirement for the child and family
studies concentration.Courses marked with ++ are a requirement for the early childhood
administration and leadership concentration.

The nutritional sciences curriculum prepares students for careers in
the health professions specifically in dietetics, medicine, or related
fields. The dietetics concentration is currently accredited as a Didactic
Program in Dietetics (DPD) by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics
Education (CADE) of the American Dietetics Association (ADA), a specialized
accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Students successfully
completing this program will receive a verification statement that allows
them to apply for a CADE accredited dietetic internship. This internship
is required before students are eligible to sit for the registry examination
to become a registered dietitian.

Registered dietitians provide expertise in nutrition and food service
management in a variety of settings, including public and private schools,
universities, hospitals, clinics, health care centers, the armed services,
research laboratories, commercial and industrial establishments, and
local, state, and federal health programs. The nutrition science/pre-medical
concentration provides students with a strong grounding in nutrition
science while meeting the course work requirements for students planning
to apply to medical, dental, or graduate school. Since nutrition plays
a role in many chronic and acute disease processes, understanding of
the role of nutrients in the body provides premedical students with
a strong basis for building their medical careers.

Requirements for Graduation

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all required
HUEC courses, as well as BIOL 2160 and 2083 (dietetics concentration)
or BIOL 4087 and 4160 (nutritional science/premedical concentration).

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 128

FRESHMAN YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Biological
Sciences 1201

3

Chemistry
1201, 1202

6

English
1001

3

Human Ecology
1000, 2010

6

Mathematics
14311 or 1550

3-5

General education
humanities course

3

Area of concentration
courses

5-7

Electives

5-1

34

SOPHOMORE YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Communication
studies 2060 or 2010

3

English
2000

3

Experimental
Statistics 2201

4

Human Ecology
2110, 2019

6

General
education social science course2

3

Area of
concentration requirements

13-12

Electives

0-1

32

JUNIOR YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Human Ecology
3010, 3012, 3116

9

General education
social science course3

3

Three hours
chosen from 2000-level and above general education English courses
or HNRS 2002, 2004, 3001, 3003

3

Area of
concentration courses

14-12

Electives

2-4

31

SENIOR YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Human Ecology
4010, 4011, 4013, 4014, 4017, 4021, 4110

17

Area of
concentration requirements

3

General
education arts course

3

Electives

8

31

1Dietetics students may elect either MATH
1431 or 1550; nutritional/premed majors must take MATH 1550.2Dietetics students must elect to take PSYC 2000; nutritional/premed
majors may take any general education social science elective.3Dietetics students must elect to take ECON 2030 or AGEC
2003. Nutrition/premed majors may take any general education social
science elective.

To prepare students for professional careers in the textile and apparel
industries, which are interconnected and global in nature, this curriculum
provides an integrated, multi-functional academic experience. Students
focus on the design, development, and marketing of textile and apparel
products and are encouraged to develop a broad based problem solving
perspective through synthesis of concepts, course work, and work experiences.
Students concentrate on a component of the textile/apparel industry
complex by selecting textile science, apparel design, or merchandising
as a program area. Graduates pursue careers with textile and apparel
manufacturers, retailers, testing laboratories, government agencies,
media firms, or they may open their own businesses.

FRESHMAN YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Human Ecology
1000

3

English
1001

3

Mathematics
1021

3

General
education social sciences course

3

Human Ecology
2032

4

General
education arts course

3

Mathematics
1022,* or 1431, or EXST 2201

3-4

General
education physical or life science course sequence or CHEM 1201*,
1202*

6

General
education natural sciences in area other than previously selected
(both physical and life sciences must be taken)

OTHER PROGRAMS

Early Childhood Education: PK-3 Teacher Certification

The College of Education in collaboration with the School of Human Ecology
offers a degree program in early childhood education: PK-3 teacher certification.
Students earn a bachelor of science degree from the College of Education.
Students must be admitted to the College of Education and follow the
admission and degree requirements established by the college.

CURRICULUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: PK-3 TEACHER CERTIFICATION

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 125-127

FRESHMAN YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Biological
Sciences 1001

3

EDCI 1000

3

English
1001 or 1004

3

Geography
1001 or 1003

3

Geology
1001

3

Human Ecology
1000

3

Mathematics
1021 or 1023 or 1029 and 1100

6-8

Select 3
hours from ART 1001 or 1011 or 1440 or 2470 or Music 1751 or 1752
or 1755 or 1799 or 2000

3

Select 3
hours from Biological Sciences 1002 or Geology 1003

3

Political
Science

3

33-35

SOPHOMORE YEAR

SEM. HRS.

English
2000

3

EDCI 2030,
2081, 2700

7

ELRC 2507

3

Six hours
chosen from English courses on the general education humanities
list

The curriculum in human resource education is offered with areas of
concentration in adult, extension, and international education; career
development; and human resource leadership and development. The curricula
for agricultural education, business education, family and consumer
science education, and marketing education are designed to meet requirements
for Louisiana teacher certification in grades 6-12. Master's and doctoral
programs also are available. For additional information, see the Graduate
Bulletin or contact the School of Human Resource Education & Workforce
Development.

The State Board for Career and Technical Education has designated LSU
as a teacher education center for the preparation of career and technical
education teachers, making LSU eligible for Federal funds under national
career and technical education acts.

The School of Human Resource Education & Workforce Development
is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
and is a member of the University Council for Workforce and Human Resource
Education, a national consortium of leading research universities.

ADMISSION TO THE SCHOOL

General Students • Students are eligible for admission to the
school in accordance with admission and retention requirements prescribed
by the College of Agriculture.

Students Seeking Teacher Certification • The teacher education
program in career and technical education is administered jointly by
the Colleges of Agriculture and Education. Students are admitted to
programs leading to certification in adult education, agricultural education,
business education, family and consumer science education, and marketing
education according to the following:

Students from other LSU senior colleges who have completed a minimum
of 24 semester hours with a 2.20 grade point average on all work taken
are considered for provisional admission to the career and technical
teacher education program. For regular admission, students must have
a 2.50 cumulative and LSU grade point average and passing scores on
all parts of the Praxis I Series or minimum ACT composite score of
22 or minimum SAT composite score of 1030.

A minimum grade point average of 2.50, cumulative and LSU, is required
for entry into and continuation in upper (3000/4000) level human resource
education courses, including student teaching.

Transfer students from accredited colleges and universities who
have met the entrance requirements of the University, who are eligible
for admission to a senior college, and who meet the requirements listed
above will be considered for admission to the teacher education program.

Students on University scholastic and attendance probation will
not be admitted to a teacher education program.

Public Management Program

The Public Management Program (PMP) serves as the research-to-practice
affiliate for the Human Resource Education (HRE) program within the
School of Human Resource Education and Workforce Development. Incorporating
research-based theory and current best practices, this unit offers a
comprehensive array of human resource development activities to the
public sector on a state, national, and international level. Specific
activities include: training program design and delivery; strategic
planning services; performance improvement on an individual, work group,
and organizational level; process improvement; performance evaluation;
adult literacy program development and delivery; curriculum design;
program evaluation; organizational development strategies; workplace
literacy program development and delivery; career development strategies;
succession planning activities; and competency model development and
implementation. PMP offers seminars, consultation services, and in-service
training programs through traditional classroom instruction as well
as state of the art technology-based collaborative learning methodologies.
The unit also develops and publishes research quality documents (both
internally and through peer review systems) on various governmental
and organizational issues. These services are provided by Public Management
staff and University professors.

This unit is designated as the sponsoring agency for the Comprehensive
Public Training Program (CPTP), a training and educational program
authorized by the 1979 Louisiana Legislature. CPTP is designed to increase
the skill and knowledge of state employees and non-elected officials.
The Certified Public Manager Program (CPM), a nationally recognized
and accredited certification program, is open to persons holding a management
position within state government or nominated by the supervisors for
promotion to such a position. The CPM curriculum includes 300 instructional
hours in management and approved elective courses. On completion of
the program, participants are awarded the Certified Public Manager (CPM)
designation.

CURRICULUM IN HUMAN RESOURCE EDUCATION

Students completing this curriculum are prepared for a wide range of
employment options including adult, extension, and continuing education;
career development; training and development in business and industry;
and human resource development.

The curriculum offers the student an opportunity to select among three
paths:

Adult, Extension, and International Education

Career Development

Human Resource and Leadership Development

Students following one of the three paths will develop a 50-hour technical
core in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Students interested in the study of training and development/human resource
development should apply for the human resource and leadership development
path. A special program of courses is available to prepare students
for training and development careers in business, industry, and government.
Students graduating from this program typically pursue careers in training
and development, human resource development, training administration
and consulting, classroom instruction, management development, career
development, and technical training. While sharing some courses with
the adult education emphasis, this program emphasizes the application
of education methodologies in the workplace and the unique needs of
business, industry, and government.

This path includes study in principles of adult education, principles
of training and development, instructional design methodologies, training
delivery, administration of training programs, educational psychology,
and workplace learning. Emphasis is placed on developing training professionals
who have a variety of methodologies and skills to be able to respond
to the diverse needs of the modern workplace. Students are also expected
to develop a content specialization outside the training core as part
of their program of study. The path includes sufficient flexibility
for students to tailor the program to fit their career objectives. Students
interested in this area should contact the school prior to admission.

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 132

1Required for Human Resource and Leadership
Development and Adult, Extension, International Education concentration

FRESHMAN YEAR

SEM. HRS.

English
1001 or 1004

3

Mathematics
1021 and 14311 or any general education analytical
reasoning course

Areas of Concentration

Adult, Extension, and International Education

Students must complete the requirements for the human resource
education curriculum as shown in the catalog. For the 50 hours of
technical courses required in that curriculum, students must complete
the following courses: MGT 4620; HRE 3171; HRE 3571; PSYC 4032; HRE
4571; HRE 4805 (1 hr.); 3 hours from CMST 2010, 2060, 2061, 2064;
12 hour block of approved adult education specialization courses;
choose either a second 12 hour block of approved specialization courses
or 12 hours from a list of electives approved by the faculty; and
seven hours of electives.

The focus in career development is on goals of individuals and organizations
and how each effectively meets the needs of the other. Through career
planning, management, and development, the individual is given direction
and purpose while present and future needs of the organization are
also met.

Career development specialists help assess personal competencies and
goals; identify, plan, and implement career actions; give counsel
concerning the appropriate preparation for a given occupation; and
explore career opportunities.

Students complete a block of 50 technical hours based on their specific
career goals, and an internship provides practical work experience
in an organization.

Human Resource and Leadership Development

Students must complete the requirements for the human resource education
curriculum as shown in the catalog. For the 50 hours of technical
courses required in that curriculum, students must complete the following
courses: MGT 4620; HRE 3171; HRE 3571; PSYC 4032; HRE 4571; HRE 4805
(1 hr.); 3 hours from CMST 2010, 2060, 2061, 2064; 12-hour block of
approved human resource and leadership development courses; choose
either a second 12-hour block of approved specialization courses or
12 hrs from a list of electives approved by the faculty; and seven
hours of electives.

REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHER CERTIFICATION IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL
EDUCATION AREAS

The Louisiana teacher certification path prepares a student for certification
in one of the four career and technical education areas: agricultural
education, business education, family and consumer science education,
and marketing education. Although most of these graduates enter the
teaching profession, experience has demonstrated that people who hold
a state teaching certificate find employment in a wide variety of other
related professions.

Requirements for teacher certification in career and technical education
areas include the following:

Admission Requirements

Students from other LSU senior colleges who have completed a minimum
of 24 semester hours with a 2.20 grade point average on all work taken
are considered for provisional admission to the career and technical
teacher education program. For regular admission, students must have
a 2.50 cumulative and LSU grade point average and passing scores on
all parts of the Praxis I Series or minimum ACT composite score of
22 or minimum SAT composite score of 1030.

Retention Requirements

Minimum cumulative and LSU grade point average of 2.50 for entry
into and continuation in upper (3000/4000) level human resource education
courses, including student teaching

Degree Requirements

Satisfactory completion of an approved program of study as determined
by all of the following: faculty of the School of Human Resource Education
& Workforce Development, the University, the LSU P-12 Education
Advisory Council, and the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary
Education.

Minimum cumulative and LSU gpa of 2.50 on all work completed

Passing scores on all required parts of the Praxis II Series

Grade of “C” or higher in course work as specified by the Louisiana
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Proficiency in English

Completion of all methods courses

Students may also complete standard certification requirements in adult
education. In addition, students may complete course work appropriate
for the state alternative certification program.

Students interested in any program leading to teacher certification
should contact the School of Human Resource Education & Workforce
Development for application information, deadlines, and specific details
about each program. Students interested in a teacher certification program
other than those included here should contact the College of Education.

Students who anticipate entering the teacher certification program
should inform the faculty advisor at the time the undergraduate program
of study is being developed.

CURRICULUM IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

This teacher certification major prepares students for teaching agricultural
education in secondary schools (grades 6-12), for working in agricultural
business, and for serving as county extension agents. Course work is
provided in various areas of agriculture, including plant and animal
sciences and agricultural economics. Professional education is offered
through courses in methods and techniques for training youth and adults.

Students complete a 51-hour technical core. The technical hours will
cover the requirements for the primary teaching focus area and for the
secondary teaching focus area. For the primary teaching focus area,
the following 32 technical hours are required: AGEC 1003, AGEC 2003,
AGRI 1001 (1 hr.), AGRO 1001, AGRO 2051 (4 hrs.), ANSC 1011, DARY 1048,
ENTM 2001, HORT 2050 (4 hrs.), RNR 1004 (2 hrs.), and VETS 2020. For
the remaining technical hours, students will select an area for the
secondary teaching focus. The secondary teaching focus areas include
biology, English, math, social studies, and other areas as approved
by Louisiana teacher certification. Courses from the general education
requirements may be used to fulfill a portion of the secondary teaching
focus course work. Students will develop a plan of study in consultation
with a faculty advisor.

This teacher certification major prepares students for teaching business
education in secondary schools (grades 6-12) and for working as professionals
in supervisory, management, and support positions in modern office environments.
Knowledge and skills are acquired in general office systems, information
processing, computing, and communications. In addition, skills such
as problem solving, decision making, and human relations are emphasized.

Career opportunities may be found in business, industry, education,
and governmental agencies. Students complete technical hours in business
education, which may include accounting, communications, management,
marketing, finance, economics, and information processing.

Students complete a 51-hour technical core. The technical hours will
cover the requirements for the primary teaching focus area and for the
secondary teaching focus area. For the primary teaching focus area,
the following 32 technical hours are required: ACCT 2001, ACCT 2101,
BLAW 3201, CSC 1200, HRE 2000, HRE 3200, HRE 4252, HRE 4705, MGT 3200,
MKT 3401, and an approved elective (2 hrs.). For the remaining technical
hours, students will select an area for the secondary teaching focus.
The secondary teaching focus areas include biology, English, math, social
studies, and other areas as approved by Louisiana teacher certification.
Courses from the general education requirements may be used to fulfill
a portion of the secondary teaching focus course work. Students will
develop a plan of study in consultation with a faculty advisor.

This teacher certification major prepares students for teaching family
and consumer science education in secondary schools (grades 6-12) and
for employment opportunities in business, industry, the Cooperative
Extension Service, and governmental agencies. Family and consumer science
education includes:

Professional education with early and continuing field experiences
in areas of educational and adolescent psychology; presentation skills;
instructional techniques; management of the learning environment;
principles of career and technical education; and a professional internship.

Students complete a 51-hour technical core. The technical hours will
cover the requirements for the primary teaching focus area and for the
secondary teaching focus area. For the primary teaching focus area,
the following 32 technical hours are required: HUEC 1000, HUEC 2010,
HUEC 2014 (4 hrs), HUEC 2040, HUEC 2041(1 hr.), HUEC 2050, HUEC 2065,
HUEC 3010, HUEC 3055, KIN 2600, and SOCL 2001. For the remaining technical
hours, students will select an area for the secondary teaching focus.
The secondary teaching focus areas include biology, English, math, social
studies, and other areas as approved by Louisiana teacher certification.
Courses from the general education requirements may be used to fulfill
a portion of the secondary teaching focus course work. Students will
develop a plan of study in consultation with a faculty advisor.

This teacher certification major prepares students for teaching marketing
education in secondary schools (grades 6-12) and for employment opportunity
in advertising, fashion merchandising, travel and tourism, financial
services, food marketing, hospitality, and distribution and warehousing.
Course work is provided in various areas of business, including accounting,
communications, management, marketing, finance, economics, and entrepreneurship.
Career opportunities may be found in business, industry, education,
and governmental agencies.

Students complete a 51-hour technical core. The technical hours will
cover the requirements for the primary teaching focus area and for the
secondary teaching focus area. For the primary teaching focus area,
the following 32 technical hours are required: ACCT 2000 or ACCT 2001;
BLAW 3201; MC 2525 or MC 4050; MGT 3200; HRE 4705; MGT 4113; MKT 3401;
MKT 3411; MKT 3421; 3 hours from MKT 3410, MKT 3431, MKT 4440, MKT 4443,
or MKT 4490; and an approved elective (2 hrs.). For the remaining technical
hours, students will select an area for the secondary teaching focus.

The secondary teaching focus areas include biology, English, math,
social studies, and other areas as approved by Louisiana teacher certification.
Courses from the general education requirements may be used to fulfill
a portion of the secondary teaching focus course work. Students will
develop a plan of study in consultation with a faculty advisor.

The School of Plant, Environmental, & Soil Sciences offers degree
programs in environmental management systems and plant and soil systems
curricula. These curricula provide students with excellent preparation
for careers in management, consulting, regulatory and public relations,
or sales and services in agricultural, natural resources, or environmental
industries. Some students use these science-based curricula as foundations
to pursue graduate studies in agronomic, horticultural or environmental
sciences or professional degrees in medicine or law.

Students are given opportunities to gain valuable experience through
internships in the agronomic, horticultural or environmental business
communities, special research projects with faculty members, and/or
part-time student employee positions.

ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Louisiana is blessed with abundant natural resources. To protect public
and ecological health, and restore air, soil, and water quality, Louisiana
has developed one of the strongest professional environmental communities
in the world. The environmental management systems curriculum provides
students with the knowledge and skills to work as part of this environmental
community in a variety of areas of specialization, including air permitting,
environmental enforcement, soil conservation, water quality, wetland
delineation, environmental compliance, coastal restoration, and risk
assessment and management. Environmental management systems graduates
are well-qualified for a variety of careers because of their solid training
in sciences, problem-solving, and written and oral communication, all
of which will be critical for the fast paced, ever-changing future job
market that will favor workers who are well-trained and demonstrate
flexibility and adaptability.

The environmental management systems curriculum is partitioned into
three areas of concentration: (1) environmental analysis and risk management,
(2) policy analysis, and (3) resource conservation. Each concentration
includes a variety of elective courses that allow students to gain expertise
in specific areas that interest them. Particularly in their junior and
senior year, students interact with a wide range of accomplished environmental
professionals to refine their program of study and career goal, and
focus on specific career paths within the broad environmental management
field. However, the environmental management systems curriculum is designed
to be sufficiently flexible to allow students to prepare for positions
in the public or private sectors working in the office, laboratory,
or field.

Graduates with a concentration in environmental analysis and risk
management will have a knowledge and practical understanding of:
chemistry (analytical, organic, and quantitative analysis, instrumentation,
soil and water chemistry); environmental microbiology; environmental
fate and transport geology (hydrology); land use planning (including
GIS/GPS); site investigation principles and collection methods; human
and ecological risk assessment; and federal and local regulations governing
site assessment, site evaluation, and site remediation.

Graduates with a concentration in policy analysis will have
a knowledge and practical understanding of: role and scope of state
and federal regulatory agencies; environmental laws and regulations;
mechanisms for implementation of regulations, compliance with regulations,
permits, audits, etc.; environmental auditing systems; environmental
permitting; the role of risk assessment in decision making; and land
use planning.

Graduates with a concentration in resource conservation will
have a knowledge and practical understanding of: chemical, physical,
and biological properties of soil; soil and water conservation and associated
federal programs; coastal restoration; soil-plant relationships; fundamentals
of forestry, wildlife, and agricultural management; land use planning
(including GIS/GPS); soil and water assessment and remediation principles;
and ecological risk assessment.

Environmental management systems students vary widely in their interests
and career goals, but they all share a commitment to a professional
career and a passion to preserve our natural resources and protect environmental
quality.

CURRICULUM IN
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 124

1Recommended for students interested in
toxicology or medicine. CHEM 2262 as an approved elective is also recommended.

FRESHMAN
YEAR

SEM.
HRS.

Biological
Sciences 1201, 1208

4

Chemistry
1201, 1202, 1212

8

English
1001

3

Environmental
Management Systems 1011

3

Mathematics
1021, 1022

6

General education
humanities course

3

27

SOPHOMORE YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Agronomy
2051

4

Agricultural
Economics 2003 or Economics 2030

3

Biological
sciences 1202, 1209

4

Chemistry
2060 or 22611

3

English
2000

3

Mathematics
1431

3

Political
Science 2051 or Sociology 2001

3

Communication
Studies 2060

3

Environmental
Management Systems 2011

3

General electives

3

32

JUNIOR YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Experimental
Statistics 2201

4

Environmental
Management Systems 3050

3

Management
3200

.3

General
education humanities course

3

Physics
2001

3

General
education arts class

3

Area of concentration
courses

12

31

SENIOR
YEAR

SEM.
HRS.

Environmental
Management Systems 3040, 4020

7

Area of
concentration courses

18

Electives
or ROTC

9

34

Areas of Concentration

Environmental Analysis and RiskManagementRequired Courses (30 hrs.)—AGRO 4055; BIOL 2051; CHEM
2001; AGRO 4056 or OCS 4090; and 16-17 hours of approved electives
from a list available from the School of Plant, Environmental &
Soil Sciences. Students may select no more than six hours of approved
electives below the 3000 level.

Policy AnalysisRequired Courses (30 hrs.)—AGEC 3803; AGRO 4078; ENVS
4101; ENVS 4261, 4262 or 4264 or 4266; select one: AGEC 3503 or ECON
4320; OCS 4465; and 12 hours of approved electives from a list available
from the School of Plant, Environmental & Soil Sciences. Students
may select no more than 6 hours of approved electives below the 3000
level.

Resource ConservationRequired Courses (30 hrs.)—AGEC 3503; AGRO 3040, 4052,
4055, and 4078; select one: AGRO 3000 or 4070 or HORT 2050 or 2061
or OCS 4308; GEOG 4047; and select one: OCS 4166 or 4465 or 4560;
and four to five hours of approved electives from a list available
from the School of Plant, Environmental, & Soil Sciences

PLANT AND SOIL SYSTEMS

Consolidation of curricula in Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture, and
Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology resulted in the curriculum in Plant
and Soil Systems. All students in this curriculum take core courses
that provide a basic knowledge required for specialization in one of
eight areas: environmental horticulture; landscape management; turfgrass
management; horticultural science; soil science; agricultural pest management;
urban entomology and crop management. Each area is further individualized
by the addition of approved and free electives.

Students interested in pursuing a minor in agronomy, agricultural pest
management, or horticulture may take suggested courses for the minor
as part of the approved and free electives. (See the section on College
of Agriculture minors for details.)

Students pursuing agronomic interests can concentrate their studies
in the areas of crop management, soil science, or agricultural pest
management. In addition to the basic curriculum outlined for plant and
soil systems majors, students selecting the crop management area of
concentration take courses in agronomy, biological sciences, economics,
entomology, experimental statistics, genetics, and plant health, as
well as several hours in approved electives.

The agricultural pest management area of concentration is an interdisciplinary
program of study in weed science, plant pathology, and physical sciences,
and practical training through an internship work experience. A range
of restricted and non-restricted electives allow students to personalize
their degree program based on employment goals.

Four areas of horticultural concentration (environmental horticulture;
landscape management; turfgrass management; and horticultural science)
are designed to prepare students for various career opportunities using
a cross-disciplinary studies approach. Prior to entering the program,
students are encouraged to consult the curriculum coordinator for guidance
in selecting courses.

Students selecting the environmental horticulture area of concentration
will be prepared for careers in ornamental crop production, landscape
horticulture, or the production and processing of fruits, nuts, and
vegetables. Students will become familiar with essential aspects of
landscape and interiorscape installation and maintenance. Careers include
interior and exterior landscape managers, horticulture educations, wholesale
production of horticulture plants, retail managers and owners, arboreta,
botanical gardens, and tissue culture propagation. Career opportunities
in vegetable and fruit science include jobs as field representatives
and farm consultants, food processors, agricultural chemical suppliers,
and produce brokers.

Students selecting the landscape management area of concentration are
prepared to construct landscape sites, as well as plant and maintain
woody and herbaceous plants, turfgrass ornamental bulbs, and related
crops. Coursework in this area is more closely allied to landscape management
and less so to production practices. Careers are centered on owning
and operating landscape management companies.

Students selecting the turfgrass management area of concentration pursue
careers as sports field managers; golf course superintendents; or professionals
employed by the urban agricultural products industry. In addition to
the basic core courses in the curriculum, students study turf and ornamental
management, pest identification and control, pesticide application techniques,
landscape design and small engine maintenance. Twelve hours of business
electives provide additional experience in financial and personal management.

Students selecting the horticultural science area of concentration
are prepared to pursue graduate studies in horticulture and related
sciences. Horticultural scientists conduct research in areas such as
crop culture and management; molecular biology; plant breeding and genetics;
plant growth and development; plant metabolism and nutrition; propogation;
post harvest and stress physiology; and tissue culture.

CURRICULUM IN PLANT AND SOIL
SYSTEMS

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 127-129

1For crop management and soil science areas
of concentration2 For horticultural science; environmental
horticulture, turfgrass management; and
landscape management areas of concentration3 For agricultural pest management area of
concentration4 For urban entomology area of concentration5 For landscape management area of
concentration6 For horticultural science area of
concentration

FRESHMAN YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Biological
Sciences 1201, 1202, 1208 1209 or 1001, 1002, 10055

8

Chemistry
1201, 1202, 1212

8

English
1001

3

Mathematics
1021

3

Mathematics
10222 or Experimental Statistics 22011,3,4

3-4

General education
arts course

3

General education
social sciences course

3

General education
humanities course

3

34-35

SOPHOMORE YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Agronomy
2051

4

Chemistry
2060 or 2261

3

English
2000

3

Agricultural
Economics 2003 or Economics 2030

3

Communication
Studies 2060

3

General
education humanities course

3

Area of concentration
courses

12-13

Approved
electives

3-2

34

JUNIOR YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Biological
Sciences/Plant Health 30606or Horticulture
2860

3-4

Agronomy
3010 or 30901 or Horticulture 3000 or 30102
or Plant Health/Entomology 30003,4

3

Plant Health
4000

3

Area of
concentration courses

9-12

Approved
electives

9-5

Electives
or ROTC

3

30

SENIOR YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Agronomy
40521,2,3 or Entomology 40014

4-3

Area of
concentration courses

10-9

Approved
electives

12-15

Electives
or ROTC

3

29-30

Areas of Concentration

A list of approved electives is available in the
School of Plant, Environmental, & Soil
Sciences.

Entomology 2001; Horticulture 2020, 2022, 2025, 2050, 2061, 2086,
2122, 2124, 2125, 2130, 3015, 3040; Agronomy 4070 Students who complete
the Associates of Science in General Science with a concentration
in Landscape Management at Baton Rouge Community College and who meet
the LSU admission requirements, can enter the LSU Landscape Management
program at junior-level standing.

The School of Renewable Natural Resources offers undergraduate and
graduate education to students who wish to discover the natural world
and ways to improve the management of renewable resources, protect biodiversity,
and promote conservation of diverse ecosystems. Two undergraduate curricula
are available that provide students with professional education in forestry
or in natural resource ecology and management.

The curriculum in forestry and the curriculum in natural resource ecology
and management consist of a set of core courses taken by all students
in the School of Renewable Natural Resources to assure the broad understanding
of natural resource ecology, sustainability, policy, and management.
The forestry curriculum and the natural resource ecology and management
curriculum have a set of required courses specific to each degree program.
There is considerable flexibility within each degree program because
there are areas of concentration that target specialities, yet allow
individual flexibility in course selection. Problem-based learning and
multidisciplinary team activities are used to put students in "real-world"
situations with present-day problems that will better prepare students
for successful careers. Critical thinking skills are stressed in a broad-based
curriculum. To assure the quality of graduates, all students in undergraduate
programs in forestry or natural resource ecology and management must
earn a grade of "C" or better in all required RNR courses
or in courses used to substitute for required RNR courses.

Bachelor of Science in Forestry

The bachelor of science in forestry (BSF) is aimed at providing a broad
education in renewable natural resources specifically related to forest
ecosystems. The BSF is accredited by the Society of American Foresters
(SAF). SAF is the accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition
of Postsecondary Accreditation as the accrediting agency for forestry
in the U.S.

The BSF degree program is flexible and allows students, in consultation
with faculty, to select an area of concentration closely associated
with their career goals in renewable natural resources. The two areas
of concentration include forest resource management, and ecological
restoration.

The forest resource management area of concentration is intended for
students primarily interested in managing forests as a sustainable natural
resource. The area of concentration is designed to provide students
with an appreciation of numerous aspects of forest resource management
including timber and non-timber resources and prepare them for employment
with public and private entities in forest resource management.

The ecological restoration area of concentration provides the foundation
for students planning a career in environmental and ecological consulting,
ecological restoration, or remediation work. Development mitigation
is on the rise, as is the desire to restore systems disturbed and disrupted
by anthropogenic and natural causes. Knowledge of plant and animal taxonomy,
geographic information systems, and wetlands delineation are currently
in demand by environmental consulting/ engineering firms.

Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Ecology and Management

This degree program strives to teach students about the ecology and
natural history of plant and animal populations and communities to enable
enhanced management and conservation of biotic resources. Students get
broad-based training in identification, natural history, population
ecology, conservation biology, and policy issues that will affect living
natural resources. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for
careers as professionals in a broad range of natural resource management
positions. Students in natural resource ecology and management tailor
their course work to their career goals by choosing one of seven areas
of concentration: conservation biology, fisheries and aquaculture, natural
resource conservation, wetland science, wildlife ecology, wildlife law
enforcement, and preveterinary-wildlife.

Job opportunities for graduates of the natural resource ecology and
management curriculum are available in state and federal agencies, non-governmental
conservation organizations, private consulting firms, and with industry.
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in natural resource
ecology and management typically complete the educational requirements
for graduates to be certified by The Wildlife Society or the American
Fisheries Society.

The conservation biology area of concentration is designed to educate
students concerning ways to protect biodiversity. This includes a broad
base of training in ecology, taxonomy, the genetics of small populations,
human dimension of resource management, and the principles of population
biology.

The fisheries and aquaculture area of concentration is designed for
students interested in the ecology and management of aquatic resources
in freshwater and marine ecosystems, as well as the cultivation of economically
important species under controlled conditions. Students in this area
take courses in fish taxonomy, biology, and management, and can tailor
their program of study to suit their interests with additional courses
in breeding and genetic improvement, nutrition, aquacultural engineering,
aquatic animal diseases, microbiology, water quality, biology, oceanography
and coastal studies, and management of freshwater and marine habitats.
With numerous opportunities to gain research experience, students in
this concentration are well prepared for pursuing graduate studies,
as well as numerous careers in aquatic resource management in private
industry, state and federal agencies, consulting firms, and aquatic
resource advocacy groups.

The area of concentration in natural resource conservation is designed
for students wishing to pursue a broader curriculum in renewable resource
ecology and management, including courses from both aquatic and terrestrial
systems. Many state and federal resource agencies are seeking people
with a diverse educational background who are able to understand and
work on complex environmental issues in multi-disciplinary teams that
focus on land use, pollution, habitat loss, and biodiversity problems,
all of which will continue to grow as human population numbers and urbanization
increase.

The area of concentration in wetland science is designed for students
who wish to specialize in wetlands, which are valued as wildlife and
fish habitats, for maintaining water quality, and for other economic
benefits. Students who concentrate in wetland science can anticipate
working for private or governmental agencies that manage land, for governmental
agencies that restore and/or regulate wetlands, or for businesses that
delineate wetlands, plan and manage mitigation banks, or plan and construct
restoration projects.

The wildlife ecology area of concentration is tailored to students
interested in traditional management that focuses on wildlife populations,
especially game animals and charismatic species of concern to the public.
Students are exposed to the principles of population growth, theory
and practice concerning population exploitation, habitat requirements
and methods of management, and the influence of public policy on wildlife
resources. Students from this area of concentration typically accept
jobs with state and federal resource agencies, but often pursue advanced
degrees prior to employment.

The wildlife law enforcement area of concentration was recently created
to meet the needs of students who want to enter into natural resources
law enforcement with state or federal agencies. Students get a background
in wildlife ecology and management, natural resources policy, as well
as course work in political and social sciences. Students must still
go through state or federal law enforcement training before they can
work in wildlife law enforcement.

The preveterinary-wildlife area of concentration is for students interested
in applying to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, and who are interested
in careers that focus on exotic animals and wildlife rather that the
more traditional small and large animal practices. Health issues such
as whirling disease in trout and chronic wasting disease in elk continue
to be problems for state and federal resource agencies, and zoos and
wild animal parks constantly deal with veterinary issues; all of these
problems require people with both veterinary skills and a familiarity
with a diversity of wildlife and the habitats that support them.

Transportation for field trips is provided by the University but is
financed by students. Field fees vary in amount, based on the cost of
transportation, and are paid at the time of other University fees through
the advanced billing system.

CURRICULUM IN FORESTRY (FOREST MANAGEMENT)

TOTAL SEM. HRS. • 128

All students in the undergraduate curriculum in Forestry
must earn a grade of "C" or better in all required RNR courses.

FRESHMAN
YEAR

SEM.
HRS.

Agriculture
1001*

1

Biological
Sciences 1201, 1208 and 1202, 1209

8

Chemistry
1201, 1202, 1212

8

English
1001

3

Mathematics
1021

3

Renewable
Natural Resources 1001 and 1002

4

General
education arts course

3

Electives

2

32

SOPHOMORE YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Economics
2030 or Agricultural Economics 2003

3

Communication
Studies 2060

3

English
2000

3

Experimental
Statistics 2201

4

Mathematics
1431

3

Philosophy
2020

3

Renewable
Natural Resources 2001 and 2101

5

Renewable
Natural Resources 2039

3

General
education social sciences

3

Renewable
Natural Resources 2003

1

31

JUNIOR YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Renewable
Natural Resources 2102, 3002, 4900, and 3103

11

Area of
concentration courses

5-10

Approved
electives

11-5

General
education humanities course

3

Electives

3-4

33

SENIOR YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Renewable
Natural Resources 4101

4

Area of
concentration courses

11-18

Approved
electives

12-6

Electives

5-4

32

*Students entering the program with 30 or more semester
hours will take one additional hour of approved electives in place of
AGRI 1001.

All students in the undergraduate curriculum in Natural
Resource Ecology and Management must earn a grade of "C" or
better in all required RNR courses.

FRESHMAN YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Agriculture
10011

1

Biological
Sciences 1201 and 1202

6

Biological
Sciences 1208 and 1209 or Chemistry 12122

2

Chemistry
1201 and 1202

6

English
1001

3

Mathematics
1021

3

Renewable
Natural Resources 1001 and 1002

4

General
education arts course

3

Free electives

4

32

SOPHOMORE YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Communication
Studies 2060

3

Chemistry
20603 or 22613 or Physics 2001

3

Economics
2030 or AGEC 2003

3

English
2000

3

Experimental
Statistics 2201

4

Mathematics 10224or 1431 or 1441

3

Renewable
Natural Resources 2039

3

Renewable
Natural Resources 2101

3

Philosophy
2020

3

Sociology
2001 or Political Science 2051

3

Area of
concentration courses

1

32

JUNIOR YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Renewable
Natural Resources 4103

3

Renewable
Natural Resources 3002

3

Renewable
Natural Resources 2001 or 4020 or Biological Sciences
40415

2-4

General
education humanities course

3

Agronomy
20516or Renewable Natural Resources 4025 or
4151

3-4

Renewable
Natural Resources 2102

3

Area of
concentration courses

8-6

Free electives

7

32

SENIOR YEAR

SEM. HRS.

Renewable
Natural Resources 4101, 4900 and 4023 or 4040

10

Area of
concentration courses

15-20

Approved
electives

5-0

Free electives

2

32

1Students entering the program with 30
or more semester hours will take one additional hour of approved electives
in place of Agriculture 1001.2 Students in conservation biology, fisheries and aquaculture,
and wildlife ecology areas of concentration must take BIOL 1208 and
1209.3 Students in the fisheries and aquaculture or wetland science
areas of concentration must take CHEM 2060 or 2261.4 Calculus is required by many graduate5 Students in conservation biology, wetland sciences, and
wildlife ecology areas of concentration must take RNR 2001.6 Students in natural resource conservation and wetland science
areas of concentration must take Agronomy 2051; students in fisheries
and aquaculture area of concentration must take RNR 4025.

Students preparing to enter the School of Veterinary Medicine are
invited to enroll in the "three-plus-one" program managed
jointly by the School of Renewable Resources and the School of Veterinary
Medicine. In this program, students spend three years in the wildlife-veterinary
medicine area of concentrated study, after which they are eligible
to apply for admission to the School of Veterinary Medicine.

Students entering the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine after completion
of the first three years of natural resource ecology and management
curriculum (96 hours) may receive the BS degree following successful
completion of the first year of the professional curriculum in veterinary
medicine. (See the School of Veterinary Medicine Bulletin for details
of the first year of the professional curriculum).

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